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Cornflower, Centaurea 'Mercury'
Cornflower, Centaurea 'Mercury'
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Bright silvery-white, textured leaves that resemble the colour of liquid mercury is the main attraction for this plant, making for a superb foil in any large container. Bright yellow flowers appear on tall spikes in summer.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Best for use either in large containers or raised beds.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Mound Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
30 x 40 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
yellow
Foliage Colour:
silver/grey
Flowering Time:
May - September
Planting Recommendations:
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
Can survive winter in very well protected, free draining garden situations, especially if sheltered from hard frosts.
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